Wellington

Congested supply chains are the biggest challenge facing Kiwi exporters. Already isolated from the world, it is becoming increasingly hard for our exporters to stay competitive overseas.As the cost of freight skyrockets, some exporters are knocked out of the market, while others can’t find containers to meet orders on time or are having to absorb […]

The importance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a market is growing. It is now New Zealand’s fourth largest trading partner.

How can NZ businesses convince customers in highly-established markets such as Japan to appreciate new products and solutions?This workshop explores how to navigate ‘stable’ markets exemplified by Japan. We will tackle the challenge of growing a business in a market where customers are very happy with current offerings and will develop analytical lenses for understanding […]

About this EventAs one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economies, Vietnam is dynamic and bursting with potential. Despite Covid 19, Vietnam GDP growth in 2020 reached 2.9% (one of the few economies with positive growth in 2020), and it is projected to maintain at 6.5% in 2021 (IMF 2021). Vietnam also ranks 12th out of […]

About ASEAN  ASEAN’s importance as a market is growing. It is now New Zealand’s fourth largest trading partner. In 2020, despite Covid-19 disruptions, New Zealand’s exports to the region were valued at $7.7bn NZD. In particular, the markets of Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam remained strong throughout 2020, while Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand all offer opportunities for future growth. The food and agriculture sectors remain our leading export […]

*Due to the change in Alert Levels we have had to postpone this event to 18th November 2021*It's that time! Entries are open for this year's ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards.These awards are a celebration of the vibrant Wellington region* and all the businesses making a name for it on the world stage.*The wider Wellington region covers Wellington, […]

Malaysia Market Readiness ProgrammeThe Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (SEA CAPE) and ExportNZ invite you to attend this free workshop focused on doing business in Malaysia.Malaysia offers significant export led growth opportunities for food and drink brands, a cosmopolitan Southeast Asian nation with a population of 32 million. The Malaysian economy is beginning to […]

Supply Chain Insights - Planning for the Future 2022To say that recent disruptive events had a huge impact on global supply chains is to put it lightly. Businesses are facing challenges like never before and are having to develop strategies they’ll need to thrive. The ever-growing supply chain disruption has impacted all industries, from the […]

Indonesia and Malaysia Export Opportunities Are you interested in exporting to two countries with a combined population of over 300 million people? If you’d like to learn more about these two important markets close to New Zealand, join this workshop with us in Wellington. We'll be bringing together experts for a panel discussion on the […]

ASEAN, The Rising Star This is a 3.5-hour fully funded workshop focusing on the growing markets of Southeast Asia. The workshop will equip you to tap into the expert academic knowledge of the facilitators, as well as learn from other experienced Kiwi exporters, as you discover the exciting opportunities, benefits and challenges of doing business […]

Join us for an enriching morning at the ExportNZ ASB Insights breakfast event featuring Minister for Trade, Hon. Todd McClay. ASB Economist Nathaniel Keall will provide a comprehensive update on prevailing export conditions and reflect on the current economic landscape. Minister McClay will outline the government's strategic approach to exporting, shedding light on emerging opportunities […]

ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2024 The ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards annually honours and celebrates the accomplishments of Lower North Island based companies in exporting goods and services to overseas markets. These awards are organised ExportNZ with the support of various partners. The Wellington Export Awards promote the benefits of exporting for businesses, as […]